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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.09, 36.17 and 17.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.09, 36.17 and 17.36 is: 26.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.09 : 36.17 = 17.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.09/36.17 = 17.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.09x = 36.17 × 17.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.09x = 627.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627.91/24.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.07

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